CarVerify

Free Car Check

F495 FVF

1989 Honda Africa Twin

White Petrol 647cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,929 mi
Last recorded86,929 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda Africa Twin40,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF495 FVF
MakeHonda
ModelAfrica Twin
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 86,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 86,697 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,874 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 79,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

How Reliable is the Honda Africa Twin?

Based on 3,073 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
866
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 13
Full Honda Africa Twin reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F495 FVF is a 1989 Honda Africa Twin in White with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Honda Africa Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 40,886 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Africa Twin fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F495 FVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Africa Twin typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Honda Africa Twin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F495 FVF?

You can check the full history of F495 FVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F495 FVF registered?

F495 FVF is a 1989 Honda Africa Twin, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F495 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F495 FVF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F495 FVF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F495 FVF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.